DS2 Docking Station
About This Manual
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About This Manual
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Overview
This documentation is designed to assist you in the day-to-day administration of DS2 Docking
Station. It provides detailed information about using the features of DS2 Docking Station.
This user guide contains the following main sections:
Chapter 2: Introduction to the DS2 Docking Station - Begin with this section to learn
about the main components and an overview of the functionality of DS2 Docking Station.
Chapter 3: Getting Started - This section provides an introduction to the Docking Station
Server Admin Console, the application that is used to perform administrative tasks in
DS2 Docking Station. It also provides minimum server and PC requirements for proper
installation and operation of the software. This section provides information on installing
required operating system components, the DSS software, and the DS2 DSSAC software.
An overview of the the DS2 Broadcaster is also provided, as well as how to enable and
disable this feature. Finally, an overview of the DSSAC application is provided.
Chapter 4: Setting Up Users – This section explains how to set up user accounts.
Chapter 5: Configuring Instruments – This section provides thorough explanations of
instrument configuration processes including instrument options, DSSAC configuration,
calibrations, graphing of data, bump tests, and datalog data.
Chapter 6: Configuring the DS2 – This section explains how to setup the Docking Station
for operation. It includes explanations of status, properties, setup and removal, gas
cylinder configuration, and connections using iGas.
Chapter 7: Basic Operation of the DS2 – This section explains the basic operation of the
DS2. It includes topics such as user interface menu options, LED and alarm signals,
forced bump tests, forced calibrations, downloading and clearing datalog data, IDS
diagnostics, and operating guidelines.
Chapter 8: Using Clusters – This section explains the purpose of using clusters and how
to configure IDS clusters.
Chapter 9: Event Scheduling – This section provides an overview of global and special
events, and explains how they are used in the DS2.
Chapter 10: The Journal Feature – This section provides an overview of the journal
feature of the DS2, as well as how to view journal entries.
